HMP 1300 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mental Disorder, Defensive Medicine, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Ex: promotion activities such as health education such as smoking cessation programs, immunization programs, and educational programs for pregnancy and employee safety. Surveillance activities are focused on early disease detection, which prevents progression of the disease. Screening programs, such as high blood pressure testing, colonoscopies, and mammograms are examples of secondary prevention. Reduces the impact of an already established disease by reducing disease related complications. Focuses on rehabilitation and monitoring of diseased individuals138. Availability of resources to meet daily needs (e. g. , safe housing and local food markets) Access to educational, economic, and job opportunities. Availability of community-based resources in support of community living and opportunities for recreational and leisure-time activities. Social norms and attitudes (e. g. , discrimination, racism, and distrust of government) Exposure to crime, violence, and social disorder (e. g. , presence of trash and lack of cooperation in a community) Socioeconomic conditions (e. g. , concentrated poverty and the stressful conditions that accompany it)